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Director of Development and Marketing

11 days ago

Woodridge

Job Description West Suburban Community Pantry Director of Development & Marketing MISSION West Suburban Community Pantry creates opportunities for our neighbors to thrive by providing nourishing food and access to supportive resources. THE POSITION The West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge, Illinois is recruiting for a Director of Development & Marketing. The Director of Development & Marketing (DODM) reports directly to the CEO and is instrumental in driving strategic initiatives and upholding the execution of WSCP’s mission and vision. This role is responsible for advancing strategic priorities in development, marketing and volunteer engagement to advance the mission and achieve organizational goals. The DODM collaborates closely with other team members to strategize, report progress to the WSCP Board of Directors, and engage lead donors. As the chief strategist for fundraising and marketing, the DODM oversees annual giving, major gift program, grants, events, and the organization’s marketing efforts and volunteer engagement. This includes managing a combined team that handles development activities, marketing initiatives, grants, and special events. The successful candidate will have considerable experience in both development and marketing, with a proven track record in securing major gifts, including capital campaign gifts, and executing comprehensive marketing campaigns that enhance the organization’s visibility and engagement with stakeholders. The DODM should have an understanding of the WSCP’s mission and the ability to communicate compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. The ideal candidate is strategic, self-motivated, results-oriented, and passionate about the mission of the WSCP, with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Essential Functions: Development, Fundraising & Fiscal Management • Responsible for the administration, direction, and supervision of fundraising programs, marketing and volunteer programs., • Lead fundraising efforts, including major gifts, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, and special events., • Maintain a significant major gifts portfolio and actively partner with the CEO in stewarding and soliciting top donors and board members for annual major gifts and capital projects., • Work in partnership with the CEO on a campaign feasibility study and implementation of a capital campaign for a new facility, • Collaborate with a contract grant writer to compose compelling grant proposals, grant reports, and maintain accurate records of restricted donations., • Implement data driven decision making processes to set annual fundraising goals and revenue budgets, leveraging marketing strategies to enhance donor outreach and engagement., • Identify new funding opportunities and develop innovative fundraising campaigns., • Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing and communications calendar to achieve WSCP objectives and effectively deliver the vision, mission and brand of the WSCP, • Supervise the creation of all WSCP marketing and communication projects to support programs, fund development, and executive needs., • Lead the strategy for digital fundraising, including social media campaigns, email marketing, and online giving platforms., • Support Volunteer Manager in strategy and program development for volunteer recruitment, engagement and appreciation, • Cultivate and maintain positive, productive relationships with board members, volunteers, community and business leaders, influencers, local media, donors, staff, and other key constituents., • Serves as a key partner to the CEO in the organization’s annual and strategic planning and implementation of the organization’ s strategic initiatives with a focus on fundraising, brand awareness and volunteer engagement., • Work with senior leadership to cultivate a positive and collaborative team culture, • Bachelor’s degree required, • Three to five years of nonprofit leadership experience with significant responsibilities in both development and marketing., • Proven track record in Major Gifts solicitation and successful execution of marketing campaigns., • Experience in a capital fundraising campaign is preferred., • Direct accountability for managing Boards of Directors, civic/high-net-worth leaders, and key influencers., • Strong knowledge of best practices in fundraising and marketing, with the ability to integrate strategies for maximum impact., • Critical and strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into successful operational outcomes., • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization., • Team player who works collaboratively and sees the value of working in partnership, • Experience in using Donor CRMs and Microsoft Office Suite., • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community., • Passion for WSCP mission and goal to solve hunger in our communities COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WSCP is offering competitive compensation for this position, with a starting salary range of $65-75,000 per year. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, and a Simple IRA plan with 3% match. WSCP is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Company DescriptionWest Suburban Community Pantry offers a unique opportunity to work with a passionate group of professionals committed to the vision of creating a community without hunger. A small but mighty team, we have a Can-Do Attitude when it comes to meeting challenges and breaking down the barriers that keep us and our clients from that vision. We are Compassionate, respectful and empathic as we work to preserve the dignity of all who touch our organization. We work with Integrity and Deliver on our Promises. We are People Focused- our clients are central to all we do, and we support our staff and volunteers with training, support and recognition. Most exciting, we are Visionary- seeing possibilities, taking bold action, innovating, and evolving. We remain constructively discontented in fulfilling our mission. If you are eager to work in a fast-paced environment with daily challenges, deeply fulfilling successes and the opportunity to make the world better for our neighbors in need, consider joining our team!West Suburban Community Pantry offers a unique opportunity to work with a passionate group of professionals committed to the vision of creating a community without hunger. A small but mighty team, we have a Can-Do Attitude when it comes to meeting challenges and breaking down the barriers that keep us and our clients from that vision. We are Compassionate, respectful and empathic as we work to preserve the dignity of all who touch our organization. We work with Integrity and Deliver on our Promises. We are People Focused- our clients are central to all we do, and we support our staff and volunteers with training, support and recognition. Most exciting, we are Visionary- seeing possibilities, taking bold action, innovating, and evolving. We remain constructively discontented in fulfilling our mission. If you are eager to work in a fast-paced environment with daily challenges, deeply fulfilling successes and the opportunity to make the world better for our neighbors in need, consider joining our team!

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